Tag Archives: Beer

American Craft Beer Week

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Mike

American Craft Beer Week 2013 is coming to a close, but you still have time. Many of you reading this live within 10 minutes from a craft brewery, or at least a store where you can purchase craft beer. According … Continue reading →

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National Beer Day 2013

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Mike

Happy National Beer Day from The Thirsty Muse! Enjoy responsibly.

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Nøgne Ø: Imperial Stout

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Mike

The name Nøgne Ø means “naked island”, and that description may mean nothing to many of you. The stark and barren rocks in the rough sea off Norway’s southern coast give rise to the term coined by the 19th-century Norwegian … Continue reading →

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Do You Make Beer?

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Mike

When I was writing for Alternative Revolt Magazine, I had the opportunity to discuss beer and the beer making process with the likes of Greg Koch (Stone Brewing Co.), Matt Cole (Fat Head’s Brewery), home-brewers and many others. Writing & … Continue reading →

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Stuffed

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Mike

As I sit here at the computer working on a post with some sort of value, I am at a loss. Mainly because I am stuffed. Nope, no photography, and virtually nothing to write about since my brain is tired … Continue reading →

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Stone TBA – A Collaboration Beer

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Mike

  Several weeks ago a good friend of mine picked up this great 2012 Stone Collaboration beer for me to try. Being the first 2012 collaboration beer for Stone Brewing Co., and that it was a Stone beer, I was … Continue reading →

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Flying Dog: Raging Bitch (Part II)

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Mike

The following post is currently being used in the April issue of Alternative Revolt Magazine, in my regular ‘Hopping Mad‘ column (get the entire magazine free HERE). I wanted to share the article here, in this format for those of … Continue reading →

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Raging Bitch?

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Mike

I recently finished up some “research” on a great beer made by Flying Dog Brewery. For now, I just wanted to introduce you to this great tasting, hoppy, Belgian-style IPA. At 8.3% ABV, this beer reminds us she is a … Continue reading →

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Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Mike

The January issue of Alternative Revolt Magazine is available (and free) to download, and features Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. The Hopping Mad feature is a monthly column where I write about beer…check it out. (Get your free issue here) But … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Mike

Today, the official (observed) holiday of the new year, I sit here at the computer and plan out the next 12 months, or at least what I hope to achieve anyway. December was a whirlwind and kept me so busy … Continue reading →

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